James Boyle

Chair of the Cultural Commission

James Boyle was a lecturer in adult education for four years before beginning a 25 year career in the BBC where he held various posts including Head of Radio Scotland and Controller Radio 4.

He has written many scripts for radio and a number of TV plays for educational television. James Boyle is a Civil Service Commissioner and a former Chair of the Scottish Arts Council.

He is married with three sons and one grandson.